Adur Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Adur’s crime profile in May 2025, accounting for 29.7% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, is 26% below the UK average, suggesting the area’s social dynamics may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. The second most common category, shoplifting, saw a sharp 220% increase from 30 to 96 incidents, placing it 124% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This surge may reflect seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which could drive retail-focused crime. Anti-social behaviour, the third most common category, rose to 1.2 per 1,000, 15% below the UK average. The overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 is 12.3% below the national average, a trend consistent with Adur’s coastal and rural character, which may support lower rates of property crime compared to densely populated urban areas. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting highlights a specific vulnerability in the area’s retail and tourist spaces during May, a month marked by bank holidays and increased visitor activity.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 220% increase in shoplifting, with 96 incidents reported compared to 30 in April. This surge, which is 124% above the UK average for the category, may partly explain the rise in property crimes overall. Robbery also doubled from zero to five incidents, a stark anomaly that could signal isolated spikes or targeted activity. Meanwhile, bicycle theft and theft from the person both declined, with bicycle theft dropping 33.3% to two incidents. This contrast highlights the volatility of specific crime types, with shoplifting emerging as a key concern. Violence and sexual offences, however, remain 26% below the UK average at 2.1 per 1,000, suggesting that the area’s broader social environment may contribute to lower rates of violent crime despite the seasonal factors influencing other categories.

Adur’s crime rate in May 2025 rose to 7.1 per 1,000 residents, a 30.3% increase from 5.4 per 1,000 in the previous month. This shift translates to roughly 15 reported crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents against the population of 64,889. This rate is lower than the UK average, yet the rise from April suggests seasonal or situational factors may have influenced crime patterns. The daily crime count, while modest, underscores the need for consistent community awareness, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or social gatherings. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, while the overall rate remains below the national average, the month-on-month increase warrants attention to trends in specific crime categories.